Grand Army Post Hosts Christmas Visitation Event
The Grand Army Post held a Christmas party at the Soldiers Home with department officers visiting. An exhibition drill by the Walter C. Wigfall flag patrol impressed guests while six U S flags were presented to Byfield School rooms and Defiance Hose Company. Grace S Huestis performed solos as gifts were distributed from a decorated tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orhees
Army
Williath Dahham
Lewis
Fred A. Burt
George Saunders
Charles H. ‘Bullock
William G. Baker
Samuel A.” Wheldon
Ezra Dixon
G. A. R. Department
Corps
Babbitt Corps
Addie E. Gale
Byfield School
Defiance Hose Company
Gladys M Beavis
Emilie K. Hoar
Harry R. Gray
Defiance Company
Gale
Elizabeth Mathewson
Louise Bush
Grace S Huestis
Addie F. Gale
Ethel Mott
Laura Wall
Mary Pendleton
Barbara LeClair
Cantata at Soldiers Home Honors Veterans in Rhode Island
The Soldiers Home Committee of the Rhode Island Women's Relief Corps hosted a Sunday afternoon event at the Soldiers Home. Phillips Memorial Choral Association from Eden Park Cranston performed the Christmas cantata The World's Redeemer under Raymond R. Maine. Soloists duets and chorus earned praise from veterans and visitors while Mrs. Susan M. Sheple welcomed guests and home-made treats were served before a Star Spangled Banner salute to flags ended the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers’ Home Committee
Rhode Island Department of the Women’s Relief Orps
Phillips Memorial Choral Association
Eden Park
Cranston
Raymond R. Maine
Susan M. Sheple
Olympians to meet Fall River Y C A at the Y court
Olympians basketball team hosts Fall River Y C A in a Two State League contest on the local court. Key players include Davis White brothers Brady Fitzgerald Bailey Shea Sullivan and Long. A recent Fall River victory over the Olympians showcased clean fast play and strong teamwork. A preliminary tilt between the Y Intermediates and Fall River Seconds follows.
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Olympians
Fall River
Royal Michael Society Election Noted At Wilson Lane Hall
At a meeting of the Royal Michael inese Association Council No 8 held in the Divino Espirito Sancto hall on Wilson's Lane officers were elected for the upcoming term President Adran C Maito Vice President Jose da Ponte Jr Secretary Albert D Moniz Treasurer Antonio C Cabral Receiver Joseph Reposa Simmons Auditors Henry Alfred and Paul Carreira Inside Guard Monsees Cabrera Conductor Gil Estrella Delegates Henry Alfred Adnan C Maito Albert D Moniz Adriano Mato Antonio C Cabral appointed arrangements committee for installation next Friday evening Guests expected from Providence Fall River and New Bedford
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Royal Michael=inese Association
The
Divino Espirito Sancto Association
Wilson's Lane
Adran C Maito
Jose da Ponte, Jr
Albert D Moniz
Antonio C Cabral
Kreceiver
Joseph Reposa Simmons
Henry Alfred
Paul Carreira
Monsees Cabrera
Gil Estrella
Adnan C Maito Albert D Moniz
Adriano Mato
Providence
Fall River
New Bedford
Interesting Florida Winter Notes at New Port Richey
Christmas Day in New Port Richey brought cool weather with frost and mist along the river. A fresh north wind cooled temperatures to the fifties and a bright sun later warmed the town, as residents enjoyed a quiet holiday in a popular winter resort.
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Halsey Chace
New Port Richey
New England
Eversley
Christening at St Stephen's in Christmas Morning Service
Mr and Mrs Augustus Gravelle hosted Mr and Mrs Hasbrouck Mr and Mrs Louis Delaire and Capt Halsey Chase for dinner The afternoon brought a christening at St Stephen's Episcopal Church on Christmas morning for Caroline Mope infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Maytum conducted by Rev Nagel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Gravelle
Hasbrouck
Louis Delaire
Capt
Halsey Chase
Caroline Mope
Joseph Maytum
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Mr. Nagel
Superintendent Holbrook reshapes Prudence Island public works
Mr George Holbrook formerly of Holmestead on Prudence Island serves as Superintendent of Public Works in the city government. He has spent the past two years in the role, dedicating his time to local projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Holbrook
Holmestead
Prudence Island
Thomas Meighan Occupies New Home at Jasmin Point
Movie actor Thomas Meighan occupies his new residence at Jasmin Point on the west bank of the Cotee river. The property features a tiled swimming pool among its amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Meighan
Jasmin Point
Cotee River
Gene Sarazen Builds City Gulf Course at $60,000
Golf legend Gene Sarazen is directing construction of an eighteen hole course in the city and Gulf area. The project will cost more than $60,000 before completion and club memberships are set at $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Sarazen
Pers
City
Gulf
Hotel Hacienda Hosts Jesse Lasky and Family
Noted motion picture figure Jesse Lasky and his family stayed at Hotel Hacienda over the holidays. Speculation grows on whether the visit signals plans to establish a music studio at the site in the near future.
Mrs Julia Maxfield Hosts Notable Guests at Dinner
Mrs Julia Maxfield of Warren RI renowned ice cream maker spends the winter at Hotel Hacienda. Saturday she entertained at dinner guests including Mr Thomas Meighan and Mr Gene Sarazen and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Maxfield
Warren, RI
Ice Cream Partner Buys Fine Home on the Circle
Arthur Pratt and Mrs Maxhield partners in an ice cream business have purchased a fine home on the circle and plan to winter there with their family.
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Arthur Pratt
Maxhield
Capt Chase's Letter On Florida and New Port Richey
The New Port Richey Press reprints Capt Chase's letter about Florida and New Port Richey that recently appeared in the Bristol Phoenix, sharing regional concerns and local perspectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Port Richey Press
Capt Chase
Flonda
New Port Richey
Bristol Phoenix
Hasbroucks Hosted Grays with Radio Saxophone Solo
Mr and Mrs Hasbrouck entertained Mr and Mrs Frank Gray of Haome stead Rhode Island on Christmas night in Richmond Virginia. They heard on air that their son, a saxophonist in the orchestra, would perform a solo for his parents in New Port Richey Florida and wished them a Merry Christmas. Also, Clarence Palmer and Victor Miller, operators of the Casino and Alta Vista at Homestead, returned from the East Coast along the Tamiami Trail. Palm Beach remains familiar though its outskirts show wreckage with little rebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasbrouck
Frank Gray
Haomestead
R. I
Richmond
New Port Richey
Florida
Grays
Clarence Palmer
Victor Miller
Casino
Alta Vista
Homestead
Tammaini
Palm Beach
Summer Cottages Owner Moves South Amid Orchard Woes
Joe Harris and his wife from Warren RI, owners of several Bristol Narrows cottages, spend winter with their son William who runs a hen ranch nearby. Stricter citrus grading rules and September winds have left many groves damaged, yielding plentiful culls sold cheaply or dumped for free pickup, while tons still go to waste.
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Joe Harris
Warren, RI
Bristol Narrows
William
Bristol Loses Prominent Citizen in Local Heroine
Mrs Mildred Lewis Williams dies at Jane Brown Memorial Hospital Providence aged 61 62 after illness from Bristol. She devoted life to Red Cross church and civic causes including World War service head of garments and dressings department. Wife of Dr W Fred Williams she left a son William Jr and relatives. Funeral Wednesday 2 pm at St Michael s Bristol with Rev Lester Bradner officiating. Burial Jumiper Hill Cemetery.
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Mildred Lewis~Williams
Jane. Brown
W. Fred Williams
Bristol
Providence
American Red Cross
Williams
Fielding Lewis
Abby Louisa Williams
John Howland
George Washington
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Kearney Post
Thit—Town
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
Dr. Williams
St. Michael's Church
George L. Locke
Agawam Hunt Club of
Society of Colonial Dames of America
Society of Mayflower Descendants
Society of Colonial Governors
Babbitt Women's Relief Corps
Board of
Bristol Women's Exchange
Reba Rebekah Lodge
Jumiper Hill
Harry H Cabot
Benjamin M MacDougall
Wallis E Howe
J Winthrop DeWolf
Harold DeWolf
George E. Leighton Harleigh
V. S. Tingley
Albert H Flint, Jr
Lassies to Play N 1 Girls Team January 14
Rick's Lassies a local girls basketball team led by capt Stacy Delécta will face the N 1 Girls Team at Guiteras Memorial School on January 14. Manager Joseph Riccio says the Lassies seek the state championship, with West Warwick as their main rival. The lineup includes forwards Florence Delecta Helen McGuigan and centers Catherine Pinkos Edna Demiars.
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Joseph Riccio
Rick’s “Lassies
N. 1
Guiteras Memorial School
Riccio
West Warwick
Stacy Delécta
Florence Delecta
Helen McGuigan
Mary Logan
Helen Kotowski
Margaret Cicerchia
Catherine Pinkos
Edna Demiars
Battery E Westerly Defeats NIR in Overtime Victory
Battery E of Westerly beat NIR 38 to 55 in an overtime game at the M.C A. gym. Stenhouse scored 41 of Battery E's 55 points while Lamb added key shots. Moore and Flannagan led Bristol with five baskets and nine points respectively. Amateur rules affected Bristol players adapting to professional style.
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Westerly
State Armory
Battery F
C. A
Battery E
M. A
M.C A
Soldier Boys
Stenhouse
Lamb
Battery
Moore
Flannagan
Bristol
Ed. Flannagan
Carlo Bisbane
Bristol Town
Battery FE
Perry and Paiva announce marriage intention
Frank Perry Jr a 17 Rock Street wire worker and Mary Paiva of 611 Wood Street rubber worker both of this town announce their marriage intention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Perry, Jr
Rock Street
Mary Paiva
Wood Street
Requests Return of Present Pastor at State Street M E Church
At the State Street M E Church fourth quarterly conference resolutions were adopted urging reappointment of Rev. B J Chrystie Ph D to the pastorate. Dr E E Wells presided and reports showed active Sunday school work and bright prospects. Officers were elected including Trustees Ezra Dixon George A Richardson George T Pollock Clinton T Sherman John H Potter Charles Sylvester Fred G Blaisdell Paul A Herzig and many women as stewards clerks and committee chairs reflecting strong church activity. Noted are district oversight and committee assignments for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street M. E
Southern New England
B. J. Chrystie
E. E. Wells
Providence
Wells
Dr. Chrystie
Ezra Dixon
George A. Richardson
George T. Pollock
Clinton T. Sherman
John H. Potter
Charles Sylvester
Fred G. Blaisdell
Paul A. Herzig
Arthur T. Newman
Harry Town
Herbert Town
Crawford L. Easterbrooks
James J. Lanzire
James N. Coggeshall
oMrs
Mary, Coggeshall
M. W. Pickett
Clinton T. Shermany
Fred
G. G. Biaisde
George A. Richardsssy
H. Reéemieres
Mattea
George Olock
Ruby Blaisdell
Arthur Newman
Ethel Blaisdell
Anna
Pierce
Lillian Nichollas
M. Milter
Vesta McVay
Ezra’ Dixon
Fréd
G. Blaisdell
James
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